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Common misconceptions about the Home Energy Score

For more background on what the Home Energy Score is, visit our previous blog post What is…

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What is the Home Energy Score and why is it in the CCAP?

The Home Energy Score is a specific sub-action that is called out in Bend’s Community Climate Action…

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Speak up for Bend’s Climate Action Plan

The Bend community needs to make itself clear to City Council: Adopt the Community Climate Action Plan…

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Buying in Bulk: What’s the Big Deal?

In considering whether or not to buy in bulk, there are many pros. And in my book,…

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Individual action is crucial… but is it enough?

A simple but powerful mission guides our work here at The Environmental Center: to embed sustainability into…

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New Youth Educator: Geneva Mayall

This August, we added a new member to our Youth Education team. Meet Geneva Mayall. She was…

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We’re Hiring: Membership & Outreach Manager

Position available: Membership & Outreach Manager Desired start date: Approximately January 6, 2020 Location: 16 NW Kansas…

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Green Spotlight: Jose Saldivar

Let us introduce you to Jose Saldivar, a Strategic Energy Management (SEM) Intern who’s making a big…

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Charge Ahead Expansion

Fall 2019 Oregon EV Rebate Program Updates The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission approved the expansion of the…

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Open the Door to Savings with EPS

Open the door to energy savings with EPS Experience the beauty of energy efficiency at this year’s…

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Welcome to the Year of Solar + Storage

A message from E2 Solar, presenting sponsor of the 2019 Green Tour. Solar + storage may be…

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Summer in our Learning Garden

Thank You Volunteers! Last week we wrapped up another great summer season of volunteering in our Kansas…

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